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I'm in a different program at 大象传媒, what do I need to be eligible to transfer into the Environmental Science program?
To be eligible for an internal transfer into the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science you will need the following:

• Two of the core science courses from the degree completed with a final grade of C or above, in separate science disciplines (BISC, CHEM, MATH, PHYS, or STAT). You can find the list of common courses in the Academic Calendar. Examples include BISC 101 and CHEM 121.  
• A CGPA of 2.0 or above

How do I start the internal transfer process?
To complete the transfer or get more information about the program contact the Environmental Science Undergraduate Advisor during advising hours or by email (evscadv@sfu.ca) with a copy of your unofficial transcript and request an internal transfer. The advisor will set up a meeting with you to discuss the program and stream options in more detail and go through your current transcript to determine any possible course substitutions from your previous program, what courses you should enroll in the next semester, and they will complete the transfer if you are eligible.

What is a stream?
Streams offer course selections within a program that are tailored to foster specialized skills and knowledge. Students choose the stream that allows them to dig deeper into the area of environmental science that interests them most. All students who enroll in the Environmental Science program begin their program in the General Environmental Science stream, and can complete this stream or declare into one of the specific streams should they choose.

How do I decide which stream I want to enroll in?
You can find information about the different streams on our Program Streams page. You can also book an advising appointment with your undergraduate advisor to discuss your options further.

I want to enroll in a specific stream - when should I declare which stream I want to do?
All students start the program in the General Environmental Science stream. If you want to complete your degree in any of the other five specific streams you should declare as soon as possible for easier course planning and a more accurate graduation timeline. Students are recommended to declare specific streams by the end of their second year.

How do I declare my stream?
Submit the following Stream Declaration Form. Note that the advisor may want to meet with you before updating your program to discuss which version of the program to enroll you in if there have been recent updates.

What courses should I take this semester?

The Academic Progress Report (APR) holds all the information about which courses you have completed and which still need to be completed. You can access the APR through go大象传媒. Most departments post tentative schedules for which courses they will be running for the next year or two, and this can usually be found under 'Student Resources' or 'Courses' in the 'Current Students' section of the department's website. SES has our tentative schedule posted here.You can use these tentative schedules to plan out which courses you should take in a semester. If you would like more help with this planning you can book an advising session.

What pre-reqs should I take?

All the pre-reqs for courses are listed in the academic calendar.You can look at your academic advising report to see which courses you have taken and assess which ones you need to take to get into subsequent courses.

I have the pre-req for a course but I can't enroll, what do I do?

If you believe you have a pre-req for a course and can't enroll in a course you should first find out if the pre-req has been added to your 大象传媒 transcript and if it has been completed with the required grade. Transfer students especially should note that their high school transcripts are NOT sent to 大象传媒 from the previous institution unless they suubmitted it themselves. If the pre-req is not on your 大象传媒 transcript you can contact the advisor for the department of the course you are trying to enroll in with proof you have completed the course with the correct grade (a transcript is preferred). If you have many pre-reqs that have not transferred to 大象传媒 you should contact 大象传媒s via Ask a Question on the , include your 大象传媒 student number, and ask to add your high school credit or transfer credit to your transcript.

Two courses I'm required to take are clashing in the schedule, what should I do?

Is it your last year or last semester of your degree? Contact your advisor to identify an appropriate substitution for one of the courses.

Can you take one of the courses at a later date? Identify when these courses will be running in different semesters by looking at the tentative course schedules that most departments post on their website. These schedules can often be found under the heading 'Courses' or 'Student Resources'. You can find the tentative course schedule for EVSC courses here.

There is a course in another department/a new course in EVSC that I am really interested in taking but it isn't part of my requirements. Is there anyway to have it count towards my degree?

Yes there is! Environmental science is a varied and vast field, and new courses and special topics courses are being created all the time! Send your advisor your student number and a link to the course description or outline in an email and ask if it can be used towards your degree requirements. Some courses, such as special topics or new courses in EVSC, are standard substitutions to the curriculum or have been pre-approved and are simple to approve for you to take.

Some courses, such as special topics or new courses in other departments or courses you have a particular interest in that are not included in your regular requirements, will require a special request to be made. Book an advising appointment to discuss the request more thoroughly and see if it can be fit into your degree. Each change to the curriculum needs to be recorded officially in your Academic Progress Report. Therefore you should be communicating with your advisor when you are enrolling in the course, not afterwards when it is complete. Yes, even if your friend was approved to take a course! If you have not informed your advisor then the course will not be counted towards your degree requirements which could impact your graduation.

What opportunities are there at 大象传媒 to gain experience in my field while still working on my education?

, work-study, and USRAs are all fantastic opportunities for students to start working in their industry and make an income while still working on their education.

Field school is a great way to learn by doing. While SES has a number of field courses, we do not run our own field school at this time. A number of students have attended summer field schools hosted by the REM department, or field courses at and used these courses towards their requirements. Other students have found external field schools (such as the ones hosted by the or others advertised in the monthly newsletter) and worked with the advisor to identify where in their degree requirements the courses could be applied.

International exchange is another great way to diversify your education! Exchanges take about a year to two years to plan depending which semester you want to do the exchange. Courses taken on exchange can also sometimes be used towards your degree requirements depending on which courses the student is able to enroll in - contact your advisor to identify which courses would be the most appropriate to take to complete your degree in a timely manner.

How can I get involved in research while doing my undergraduate degree?

There are numerous ways to get involved in research at 大象传媒 as an undergraduate student, but it usually starts with connecting with a researcher. Some students take classes and then realize they want to know more. Connect with your instructor and see if they have any research opportunities available in their lab, or if they are available to supervise you for a Directed Studies course or Honours Thesis. These opportunities can enhance your education and be put towards certain degree requirements.

Some research opportunities can also be paid. Once you have established interest and availability with a researcher you can consider Undergraduate Student Research Awards to fund Research Assistant opportunities with them.